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This morning I got up early and went to a small pool to wash and soak while the sun rose. We had a bbq breakfast and then left for our long,long drive. The bridge club started up again. We decided to buy hats for the club. The club contains Knocker, Mick, Mary, Steve, Sparky and myself. Mary baked lovely otameal biscuits which we all …

We deviated from history for a little retail therapy. We really don't have much time for shopping but had arranged for a stop at a marble shop for a demonstration of how inlaid marble pieces are made. The artisans are descendants of those who did the inlay at the Taj Mahal and all the work is done by hand using traditional techniques. I've ...

... Not quite sure that was such a good idea as went to some cafe, which looked like it had seen better days. But can't complain when it's costs you only 100 rupees for a curry. After lunch we went to the Taj Mahal. I was so excited as this was the pinical of India. The Taj Mahal was constructed between 1631 - 1654 by the Muslim Mughal Emperor - Jahan for his favourite wife (he had four!!!) Mumtaz Mahal as a romantic gesture. They had 14 children & she died ...

... flavoured and some hard ice cream that looked commercial and just opened. Jerra begged....so treats with no real breakfast or lunch opportunities was allowed as there were no safe food choices otherwise. Flies on vegetable sandwiches was the other option or samosas with sauce - put on your plate with men's hands...no thanks. No offence men but washing hands after using the washroom is not as common as it should be. AGRA: wow! a city but not a city. ...